10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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Disconnect the fork pump from the left fork leg.
When disconnecting, excess pressure will escape from the
hose – the fork leg itself does not lose any air.
The fork pump indicator switches off automatically after
80 seconds.
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Mount protection cap.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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1
Turn adjusting screw
Info
1
Adjusting screw
right fork leg.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping (250 SX EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping (250 SX US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping (All XC models)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
p. 52)
clockwise all the way.
is located at the upper end of the
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks